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An incredible 1,000 flu jabs have been delivered during our first week of walk-in clinics, so a massive thank you if you attended one.

More people get flu over winter so it is really important to protect ourselves and others by topping up our immunity.

As a thank you, colleagues will receive a voucher which is redeemable in our restaurants and café bistros all the more reason to grab a jab!

If you have had your flu jab and a voucher wasn’t available, this will be sent to you.

There are more walk in clinics planned for next week, so please pop along and come prepared with your ESR and NHS numbers:

• 26Sept, 9am-5pm (PRH Apley Restaurant)

• 29Sept, 7am 3pm (Apley and Mytton Restaurants

• 1October 9am 1pm (Mytton restaurant RSH)

Frontline health and social care workers can also get their autumn COVID 19 booster via the national booking system here or by calling 119.

The following COVID 19 booster clinics are also taking place in our hospitals this weekend:

• 24 September, 9:30am 12pm at PRH (18+) Book

• 25 September, 9am-1pm at RSH (18+) Book grab their flu jab

L R: Louise Barnett, Chief Executive, receiving her flu jab, and colleagues queue at the PRH clinic

Colleagues get set for London Marathon

Jo Gwilt

Jo Gwilt, a midwife sonographer working in Maternity Services, is set to take on the London Marathon to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease and raise funds for the charity Crohn’s & Colitis UK (CCUK).

Jo, who hasn’t run for many years - let alone a marathon, was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, over 30 years ago and has been under the care of Mr Bateman, a gastroenterology consultant at SaTH, ever since.

She is hoping to get around the course in six hours

although she says she will be happy just to cross the finishing line and raise as much money for the charity.

Jo added: “I used to hide the fact that I had Crohn’s disease, it’s a hidden illness and can be embarrassing but I’m keen to highlight it and the support that is out there, as it affects so many people.

“I want to show everyone that just because you have Crohn’s, it doesn’t mean you should let it stop you. You can do anything.”

Support Jo on her marathon mission by visiting her fundraising page here: Joanne Gwilt is fundraising for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Operations Manager and Jo Robson, Phlebotomist, are pursuing their dream of many years, to run the London Marathon on 2 October 2022.

They will be running for Anaphylaxis UK, a charity close to their hearts which supports those at risk of severe allergic reactions

and helps to raise awareness of the severity.

In 2013, Natalie's son Max, who was just six months old, suffered a severe anaphylactic shock due to having an allergic reaction to dairy. Without the swift response of the paramedics to the shopping centre where Max and Natalie were, he may not have lived.

Fortunately Max grew out of his dairy allergy but unfortunately developed a severe nut allergy. To list the ones he isn't allergic to would be easier, Natalie says. You can sponsor Natalie and Jo here: Natalie Dulson is fundraising for Anaphylaxis UK (justgiving.com)

SaTH Charity the Cardiology Fund.

You can sponsor Nicky by clicking here

Natalie Dulson and Jo Robson

Inspirational Emily hits the peaks

Emily Tennant, a Sister in ITU at PRH has achieved an amazing feat by completing 114 miles solo of the ’Tour du Mont Blanc’.

She walked and climbed through France, Italy and Switzerland.

Colleague Karen Sargent, Critical Care Sister, said that Emily was a true inspiration.

Emily said: ”As one of the Critical Care nurses in SATH it has certainly been a challenging few years for us all throughout the pandemic.

“Thankfully, most of us have found our own ways to cope with the

stresses of our job and I'm lucky I found mine in the outdoors.

“Although already a lover of hiking, I decided to take it to the next level this year and hike all 114 miles of the Tour du Mont Blanc trail solo.

“This route crosses through three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland, circumnavigating the large mountain of Mont Blanc. The height gain over the 10 days of walking was equivalent to one and a half times the height of Everest so certainly wasn't an easy feat!

“The outdoors has not only been my way of de stressing but also building up my mental resilience to

deal with the Critical Care environment.

“Although the trail was very challenging at times, particularly hiking alone in another country, it was a truly incredible trip and so inspiring meeting other walkers from all over the world.

“It is easy to make excuses to not do those things that will challenge you and take you out of your comfort zone, but it is definitely true that only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. It is often the tough situations that build the strongest people in the end.

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charged from hospital, allowing them to be better supported with their medicines after discharge.

“We also lead the Clinical Pharmacy standards across the Trust for medication overprescribing, ensuring staff practice is aligned to the national agenda for reduction in overprescribing.

“I love the patient facing aspect of my job and the positive impact I have on their lives. Many patients are very grateful and appreciate the help you give them, even if it is something simple that you have done and it’s a great feeling. I also like

ness of medicines used in hospitals.

We have 47 pharmacists working at SaTH and we thank each one of them for all they do. Here are two members of the team, Gurvinder and Lydia, telling us a bit about their roles and why they enjoy working in pharmacy.

was able to provide the perfect blend of these factors. I was also drawn to the flexible career options pharmacy offered, as it can open opportunities in variety of fields including general practices, teaching and the pharmaceutical industry.

“I enjoy being able to work collaboratively with a close knit multidisciplinary team (MDT) made up of various healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Within this team I provide advice on medicines and treatment pathways, to deliver safe and effective patient care. Equally important I can further develop my own practice from the expertise that is shared amongst this MDT.

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My advice to new pharmacists would be to put

Sunday 25 September is World Pharmacist Day which recognises the positive difference pharmacists make to patients’ lives.

Amazing donation of toys for children

A fantastic donation of toys was made to the Children’ Haematology and Oncology Unit by the family of a young patient Charlotte, who was known as Charlie.

Judy Ritchie, the grandmother of three-year-old Charlie, who passed away in 2007, wrote a book about her time with Charlie called ’Charlie and Me a story of life, love and laughter.’

The books was published and all donations went to Cancer Research, but further requests for the book came in and the family decided to use the money for toys.

Charlie’s mum Ema Robinson said they were all eternally grateful to staff for everything and in particular Jackie Hyne, Charlie’s Macmillan nurse, who sends a card every year with her memories of Charlie.

Ema said: “What we managed to get for the children was amazing and I hope will bring many happy days to both the children and parents alike.”

Pictured are Judy Ritchie, David Ritchie, Ema Robinson and Charlie’s stepdad Steve Robinson, Jackie Hyne and staff.

April’s fundraising for father’s cancer treatment

April Napala, a nurse at SaTH, is hoping to raise £5,000 for her father who is battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer in the Philippines.

After being diagnosed in 2019, Arnolito Napala has survived three major surgeries, chemotherapy, ITU admissions and is now left with half a liver.

The Napala family have exhausted their life savings to support his treatment and are now looking at alternative ways to raise the funds.

This weekend (24 September) April will take

on the C2C Challenge travelling the width of England on a kick scooter!

April also plans to host a bake sale at the RSH Renal Unit in October and then a pre-Christmas raffle in November.

April says: "We see every day as a blessing and the idea of celebrating dad’s 60th birthday next year gives us the strength to fight on.”

You can support April’s fundraising ere: https:// gofund.me/84ded2fc

Macmillan coffee mornings go down a treat!

Two Macmillan coffee mornings were held across both hospital sites this week to help raise funds for the cancer charity.

Colleagues from the Macmillan Support Centre, which is based in the Hamar Centre at RSH, rolled up their sleeves and got busy baking for the cause.

The weather held up too, with the two coffee mornings taking place in Captain Sir Tom’s gardens the first at RSH on Wednesday and the second at PRH on Thursday.

Support

Macmillan’s Coffee Morning is the biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer. The official date is Friday 30

Dr Bike returns

Dr Bike will be at RSH from 8am-12pm on Tuesday 27 September. He will be situated by the Warp-it shipping container, opposite the catering and stores entrance.

He will check your bike for faults and give you a very competitive quote for its repair, taking either cash or card. If your bike needs a bit of TLC then pop this one in your diary!

Caffe Bistro hours extended at PRH

Caffe Bistro in the Women’s and Children’s Department at PRH has extended its opening hours.

It is now open 7.30am 7.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Long service awards

Do you know someone who has reached their 25 or 40 year milestone working for the NHS?

If so, let us know!

We would love to thank them with a long service award (and some fuss in Chatterbox, of course!)

Please contact sath.awards@nhs.net with the details.

In the pink for Organ Donation Week

SaTH is using light to help save lives by turning buildings pink in support of Organ Donation Week, September 26 to October 2.

Organisations around the country are turning their buildings pink, which is the colour of the country’s ‘Yes I Donate’ organ donation campaign.

Nationally, someone dies every day in need of an organ, and there are almost 7,000 people currently on the active transplant waiting list.

There are currently more than 30 million people in the UK who have registered their organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register but this still only represents around 44% of the UK population.

Even though the law around organ donation has now changed to an ‘opt out’ system across England, Scotland and Wales, family members will still always be involved before organ donation goes ahead. This means it is just as important

as ever to register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and ensure your friends and family know what you want and will support your decision. Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant said: “It’s brilliant of SaTH to show its support for Organ Donation Week. The modern organ donor card is pink, and it certainly gets conversations going.

“We need people in Shropshire to not only talk to their families about organ donation, but to register their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. This could be the difference between life and death for someone else.

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Register your donation decision at www.organdonation.nhs.uk

The brushes are back out for art club

After their summer break, colleagues got creative with watercolours in the latest workshop by the Healthcare Art Club.

The theme was sunsets and yet again some beautiful pieces were painted by the group, unleashing their inner artists!

The art sessions are open to all NHS staff and free, with resources and food provided by SaTH Charity.

It is a great opportunity to meet other colleagues, relax, and try something different!

To get involved please email healthcareartnhs@gmail.com

Pension Update

Black History Month

Join us in celebrating Black History Month this October

To proudly mark Black History Month, you are cordially invited to attend the relaunch of the Primary Care Ethnically Diverse Network.

This will be a chance to celebrate our dedicated and diverse workforce, as well as acknowledging the continued achievements and contributions of black people in the UK and around the world.

The event, which will be hosted by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, will take place on Thursday 6 October, 7pm at Shrewsbury Town Football Club and is open to all.

Speaking at the event will be Patrick Vernon OBE who will be sharing his fascinating insight and experience as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Vice Chair of Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), where he leads on inequalities. Patrick is also an Independent Adviser on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the Crown Prosecution Service.

Storyteller, Hannah Adjepong, will also be sharing a number of poems from her collection with those in attendance. Hannah was born in a small village in Ghana and has worked in the UK as a nurse and midwife for over 20 years. She is a published writer and was originally inspired to start placing her thoughts on paper whilst working in a nursing home.

Dr Priya George, Clinical Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: “I am really looking forward to this unique event. Not only will it be an opportunity to bring colleagues together from across the county, it will also be a chance to talk about black history, representation and how we can celebrate all year round. “

“All colleagues from across the Integrated Care System, both NHS and local authority, are most welcome.”

For more information, please contact Paula Griffiths at: paula.griffiths7@nhs.net

Domestic Abuse Training

STW ICS Domestic Abuse Awareness Training – First Session Tuesday 27 September 12.30pm – 2pm

One and a half hour training or webinar, CPD accredited. Suitable for all employees and follows a model of ‘Believe, Respond, Refer’.

Registration Link: https://mel lms.online/stwicb/event/ register/347

Second session (same as 27 Sept session) Tuesday, 6 December 2022 - Domestic Abuse Awareness 12.30pm-2pm

Registration Link: https://mel lms.online/stwicb/event/ register/353)

STW ICS Domestic Abuse training for HR & People Management - First Session Thursday 20 October 122pm

Registration Link: https://mel lms.online/stwicb/event/ register/352)

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